To Sue or Not to Sue? Tennessee Wrongful Death and Defective Vehicles

By Thomas Greer | August 11, 2012

Whether it is a car, truck, motorcycle, ATV or SUV, when we get rolling, we expect that by driving safely and observing traffic laws, we will get to our destinations without a mishap. But this is not always the case. Sometimes motor vehicle defects cause wrongful death in Tennessee.

As Memphis wrongful death lawyers, we know that mistakes happen in the manufacturing process and that these mistakes sometimes go unnoticed and are not corrected in time to save innocent lives. When this happens, the surviving family members often look into defective product lawsuits as a way of dealing with their tragedy.

So, when should the survivors of a Tennessee defective vehicle death consider filing suit? Here are some guidelines:

  • The vehicle was found to be unsafe or unsound in some way when the authorities examined it following the accident.
  • You suspect the car dealer was aware of, but did not warn you, about a defect in the vehicle when it was sold.
  • You find out that a large number of vehicles of the same make and model have been involved in serious accidents.
  • The accident was a roll over, but there are no obvious signs of what caused this to happen.
  • A part was replaced in the car shortly before the mishap, and you suspect it was defective.
  • You suspect that the vehicle’s design might have been unreasonably dangerous.

Bailey & Greer, in Memphis, can help you decide if a vehicle was defective and caused a fatal mishap in your case. If you have suspicions about this, contact us today and let us help you file a Tennessee product liability claim against those you believe are responsible for the wrongful death of your loved one. Call us toll free at 901-680-9777 and let us begin a caring, compassionate study of your case.

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